en-USFTA FAQ'sHere you will find the answers to many of the Frequently Asked Questions about Free To Air setups.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:47:42 +0000Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:47:42 +0000SatelliteGuys.US
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LNB LO Frequency - 101Sun, 06 Jan 2013 06:47:05 +0000
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301707invalid@example.com (SatelliteAV)SatelliteAVThe following was written by Brian Gohl, owner of Titanium Satellite, while he was still at SatelliteAV:
LNB LO Frequency - 101
What is an LNB and how does it work?
When a satellite signal is reflected into the feedhorn, the signal travels down the feedhorn or a waveguide and is picked up by an antenna probe and fed to the electronics section of the LNB (Low Noise Block). If the LNB has an integrated feedhorn it is called a LNBF (Low Noise...
Read more]]>1How to set up a Motorized KU Band dishSun, 11 Oct 2009 19:17:00 +0000
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190527invalid@example.com (AcWxRadar)AcWxRadarI composed this tutorial manual as a "How-To" for all FTA junkies to use to set up their small diameter Ku motorized dish antennas a few years ago.
It is lengthy, but give it a read and see if it helps you with your endeavor. I think I put in some good information here.
It is directed towards a Coolsat 5K/6K FTA receiver owner, but you can obviously adjust the specifics in menu setups to your own make and model.
I know more now then I did when I wrote this, but I think it all still...
Read more]]>2Diseqc 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 what's it all mean?Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:11:32 +0000
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133444invalid@example.com (Mr Tony)Mr TonyQuick lesson in Diseqc
diseqc 1.0 means it will work with a 2x1 or 4x1 diseqc switch
diseqc 1.1 means it will work with a 8x1 switch
diseqc 1.2 means it can control a motor
diseqc 1.3 means it has USALS function for a motor]]>1Switch setups simplifiedSat, 03 May 2008 01:17:37 +0000
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134124invalid@example.com (Anole)AnoleIntroduction:
Lots of basic switch questions come up every month.
I'm no expert on the subject, but I've been paying close attention to the people who've been putting them to work.
Some have come up with very complicated switching matrices from the simple building blocks.
So, for a while, I've thought we should roll the basics into one document which might answer many of the more common questions.
This weekend, I ran the idea past Iceberg for his input.
We'll try to keep to...
Read more]]>11What is USALS ?Tue, 01 Aug 2006 17:08:59 +0000
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72775invalid@example.com (PSB)PSBUniversal Satellites Automatic Location System
In 1997 thanks to EUTELSAT-STAB collaboration, all commands of the DisEqC 1.2 standard were developed to operate dish motors directly from the receiver via the LNb cable.
The DisEqC 1.2 system has been adopted as a standard by satellite receiver manufacturers. It needs several adjustments to achieve correct dish alignment including correct...
Read more]]>0Satellite Dish TypesMon, 24 Apr 2006 02:36:41 +0000
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63925invalid@example.com (PSB)PSBThis is a useful diagram of the most popular dish types in use........]]>0Skew? What is that?Wed, 19 Apr 2006 01:48:10 +0000
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14702invalid@example.com (PSB)PSBSkew - Polarity
When you set the skew (Polarity) on your LNBF you are lining up your dish exactly to the same horizontal/vertical position as the satellite in the sky. The satellites all lie in a curve in the sky ( Clarke Belt ) and so are at different heights. Ku satellites use Horizontal and Vertical liner polarization and so the skew has to match the (H/V) position of the satellite for optimum satellite signal strength/quality.
When standing in front of your dish, rotate the...
Read more]]>5What is my magnetic declination?Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:29:56 +0000
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58982invalid@example.com (PSB)PSBThis useful tool will give you an exact value by entering your zip code......
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_declination]]>0How do I find my latitude and longitude ?Thu, 02 Mar 2006 05:24:39 +0000
https://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/how-do-i-find-my-latitude-and-longitude.55285/
55285invalid@example.com (PSB)PSBWhen setting up a motorized satellite system you need to know your Latitude and Longitude, here is a great tool from my favorite Scottish Satellite web site :up
http://www.satsig.net/lat_long.htm]]>1What is Linear / Circular Polarization?Tue, 17 Jan 2006 12:42:07 +0000
https://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/what-is-linear-circular-polarization.52968/
52968invalid@example.com (PSB)PSBSatellite Signals come down from a satellite......
Linear = Horizontal (17v) or Vertical (13v)
Circular = Left (17v) or right (13v)]]>0What is C-Band?Mon, 16 Jan 2006 20:15:43 +0000
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52886invalid@example.com (PSB)PSBC band ("compromise" band) is a portion of electromagnetic spectrum in the microwave range of frequencies ranging from 4 to 6 GHz.
C band is primarily used for satellite communications, normally downlink 3.7 – 4.2 GHz, uplink 5.9 – 6.4 GHz, usually via 24 36-MHz transponders on board a satellite. Most C band satellites use linear polarization, while a handful (particularly older Intelsat satellites) use circular polarization.
The applications include full-time satellite TV networks or...
Read more]]>0What is KU Band....Mon, 16 Jan 2006 20:06:40 +0000
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52884invalid@example.com (PSB)PSBThe Ku band ("kay-yoo" kurz-under band) is a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in the microwave range of frequencies ranging from 12 to 18 GHz.
Ku band is primarily used for satellite communications, particularly for satellite backhauls from remote locations back to a television network's studio for editing and broadcasting.
Ku band is split into multiple segments that vary by geographical region by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Several highly used segments in...
Read more]]>0What you need to get legal FTA/MPEG2 channelsSun, 13 Mar 2005 14:47:15 +0000
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13276invalid@example.com (PSB)PSBHere is a list of the basics that are needed to pick up legal FTA channels...
YOU WILL NEED A COMPASS!
YOU MUST HAVE LINE OF SIGHT TO THE SATELLITE/S
A satellite signal will not pass through trees or leaves, take into account future tree growth and other possible obstructions, overhanging braches and balconies cause a lot of trouble with self installs.
A minimum 30"/75cm minimum satellite dish, a 1 meter/39" is recommended for some feeds and northern locations.
